Senior Software Security Delivery Lead – GCP & Open Source Expertise

ITDS; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

ITDS is seeking a Tech Leader for a Krakow-based, hybrid role shaping a scalable, secure open-source ecosystem on Google Cloud. You will guide cross-functional teams across Frontend, Backend, and SRE, aligning architecture with business goals and industry best practices.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of software development with hands-on experience in two languages (Java, Python, Node.js, Go) and deep GCP knowledge.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software development experience.
• Leadership of cross-functional teams (Frontend, Backend, SRE).
• Hands-on with at least two languages from Java, Python, Node.js or Go.
• Strong knowledge of Google Cloud infrastructure (GKE, Cloud Run, IAP, Cloud SQL).
• Security-first delivery, managing secrets, container security, and compliance-as-code.
• Experience with DevSecOps and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Drive technical orchestration aligning business strategy with architectural execution.
• Champion DevSecOps by automating compliance, risk management, and delivery standards.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, sprint health, blockers, and high‑quality feature delivery.
• Provide hands-on review, debug IaC, and troubleshoot production issues.
• Advocate open-source solutions and guide tool selection to replace proprietary platforms.

Skills

Java

Python

Node.js

Go

Cloud: GCP

Agile

DevSecOps

Tools

GKE

Cloud Run

Identity-Aware Proxy

Cloud SQL

Job description

Ignite transformation in cloud-native ecosystems - lead innovative teams to redefine high-performance platforms!

Krakow-based opportunity with hybrid work model.

As a Tech Leader, you will be working for our client, a forward-thinking organization committed to transitioning from vendor-dependent, high-cost platforms toward a resilient, open-source ecosystem built on GCP. You will be pivotal in shaping scalable, secure, and efficient systems within a polyglot environment, bringing a strategic vision to life while fostering innovation and best practices.

Your main responsibilities:

• Drive technical orchestration by aligning business strategies with robust architectural execution.
• Champion DevSecOps practices by automating compliance, managing risks, and defining standards of delivery.
• Manage day-to-day operations, oversee sprint health, remove technical blockers, and promote high-quality feature delivery.
• Perform hands-on support through code reviews, debugging infrastructure-as-code, and troubleshooting production issues.
• Advocate for open-source solutions, guiding the team in selecting and implementing the best tools to replace proprietary platforms.

You're ideal for this role if you have:

• 10+ years of software development experience, with recent hands-on expertise in at least two of: Java, Python, Node.js, or Go.
• Deep knowledge of Google Cloud infrastructure - GKE, Cloud Run, Identity-Aware Proxy, and Cloud SQL (PostgreSQL).
• Proven leadership in managing cross-functional teams (Frontend, Backend, SRE) using Agile methodologies.
• Strong ability to identify architectural risks, dependencies, and stakeholder management.
• Practical experience implementing security-first delivery, managing secrets, container security, and compliance-as-code.
• Proficiency with DORA metrics to drive continuous improvement.

It’s a strong plus if you have:

• FinTech or Security background, especially within regulated environments focused on "Security by Design."
• Experience in cost management, optimizing GCP spend and resource allocation.
• A holistic approach to complex problem-solving.

Language required for the role: Fluent English.

Eligibility to work in: Only candidates with an existing legal right to work in the European Union will be considered for this role.

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